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Facts about Aragonite and Rhodochrosite


Rhodochrosite Vs Aragonite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Pakistan   
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain   

Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange   
Red, Brown, rose   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn   
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo   

Planet
Sun   
Mars   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Goddess   
Mary Magdalene   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Dilute acid   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
MnCO3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.525-1.686   
1.60   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.155   
0.208-0.220   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent to nearly opaque   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Aragonite Vs Rhodochrosite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Aragonite Vs Rhodochrosite specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Aragonite and Rhodochrosite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Aragonite and Rhodochrosite, before you finalize to buy one.

Aragonite is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Aragonite, that occurs commonly in Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange color, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.Rhodochrosite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Rhodochrosite, which is classic Red, Brown, rose colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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